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You've arrived when you see this.
That stunning view.
Sun trap garden for morning coffee,or drinks.
Double bedroom.
Look out over the valley with an early cuppa.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Seaton Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Branscombe Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

River and coastal views. Seaton beach 5 min drive, Lyme Regis 10 mins.

This period semi-detached holiday cottage overlooks the beautiful Axe Valley and is just one mile from the popular holiday resort of Seaton, on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. It is located in the village of Colyford, which is a situated near the border of East Devon and West Dorset, just 7 miles from Sidmouth and 7 miles from Lyme Regis. The area is a quiet, peaceful location where you can get-away-from-it-all and relax amongst beautiful rolling countryside and lovely beaches. Colyford boasts a well stocked friendly village shop/PO/butcher, just a 5 minute walk, where you can go in for the morning papers and come out with a local pie for lunch and a bottle of wine for the evening. Buy some of the fantastic produce from the butcher for a barbecue in the garden or walk to of the 2 village pubs which both serve food. Bryher is a 5 minute walk to the Seaton Wetlands Centre where you can walk into Seaton and visit the Jurassic centre and ride the Seaton tram. There are plenty of attractions for young and not so young: Pecorama in Beer with its beautiful landscaping around their miniature steam railway is a must day out. Seaton has its own tram which you can see crossing the valley from the vantage point of the garden, you can even drive a tram if you book in advance. Bicton park, Escot and Killerton house all have something to offer and if you come in the autumn there will be a carnival in a Devon village somewhere to experience. Bryher is situated in a beautiful area where you can enjoy the local pleasures of walking the South West Coastal Path, fossil hunting at Lyme Regis, stopping for a fresh crab sandwich on Beer beach or a cream tea in Sidmouth after scouring the antique shops in Honiton for a bargain.

Property manager

Stephanie Sawer

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Suitable for children over 5 only.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No outdoor shoes to be worn in the house, please bring slippers/sliders.
Off road car parking either infant of the house or by the garage.
All used linen ( towels/bed linen) to be left in the linen bag in the conservatory.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Colyton

Located in Colyton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seaton Wetlands and East Devon, while The Gateway Theatre and Seaton Tramway are cultural highlights. Seaton Jurassic and Pecorama are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Seaton Beach - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Haven Cliffs Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Branscombe Beach - 14 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 17 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 12 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kingfisher - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelwright Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Hideaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Vault Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River and coastal views. Seaton beach 5 min drive, Lyme Regis 10 mins. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at River and coastal views. Seaton beach 5 min drive, Lyme Regis 10 mins.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River and coastal views. Seaton beach 5 min drive, Lyme Regis 10 mins.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River and coastal views. Seaton beach 5 min drive, Lyme Regis 10 mins. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Seaton Wetlands and East Devon. The Gateway Theatre and Seaton Jurassic are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place with great view
Lovely place . Very clean with beautiful sunny garden and a nice view across the fields.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacinta n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful holiday accommodation.
The property was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The garden was lovely, with seating. The property had beautiful views over Seaton. It was convenient for visiting Seaton, Sidmouth and Lyme Regis. Our hosts made us welcome, leaving milk, biscuits and wine for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delightful cottage with an amazing view
The cottage was delightful and very comfortable. The host was very helpful and a nice touch was leaving binoculars for guests use which was really nice when looking out of the beautiful garden across the open field and the sea at Seaton. Definitely recommended for a quiet escape away. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break at Bryher
Great location, peaceful setting and lovely quaint cottage. Everything we hoped for for a short break away, despite the awful weather! P.S. makes such a difference having a self catering property with decent wine glasses 😃🍷. The little touches make a difference!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivien H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
A perfect cottage for a quiet stay. Very cosy, clean and well equipped. Beautiful views, lovely garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Errin M., Newbury, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage in a lovely spot!
We had a great few days in the Easter holiday and wished we have booked for longer. Bryher cottage is very spacious for a two bedroom property and the pics do not do it justice. Nice size kitchen leading to the dining room and a spacious living area looking out to the fields and coast at the rear. Very clean and well equipped. Excellent location to explore Beer, Seatown, Sidmouth etc and the village itself was lovely with a cracking little pub (The Wheelwright) just 5 mins walk from the cottage. We would definitely recommend and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

martin & marcella d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
We really enjoyed our stay at Bryher. It is a lovely cosy cottage with everything you need. Very clean and comfortable with a fabulous Rayburn range that was easy to use. Really comfy beds and a beautiful view over the fields to Seaton Wetlands. We had a lovely welcome pack with lots of treats. Bryher felt like a lovely hug!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday cottage for exploring East Devon & Dorset
Comfortable, peaceful cottage in excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in tranquil setting
Just on the way home from a wonderful stay at Bryher. Cottage was great - kitchen had everything we needed, beds were very comfy, garden was beautiful and the views are absolutely amazing. Really good selection of games and DVDs for rainy days. Internet connection was quite temperamental, so probably not good enough for streaming - but guess this may be an issue with the area generally, rather than the cottage specifically. Such a quiet and tranquil setting made it a very relaxing place to stay. It is also a great place to explore the local area from. Lots of lovely beaches and coast walks nearby, the seaton wetlands sanctuary is a few minutes walk away, or you can get the tram to seaton or colyton. We were all sad to be leaving this morning, and the kids have already asked if we can come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful setting and wonderful base for exploring the Jurassic coast
Very comfortable and extremely well stocked house. Everything one could need is provided. Beautiful view and garden and good base to explore the coastline. Important to have car for transport.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ella v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location for walks, beaches and good food.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Wonderful house, beautiful walks , stunning views, just what was needed for a relaxing break, short walk to the wetlands, short drive to seaton , lyme regis, beer and sidmouth .. only thing I would change would be we would stay longer. Wonderful welcome treats a homely stay, with an open fire , everything you need just amazing !!!

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning
Thank you so much. We have had the best few days. The photos do not fully portray the beauty of Bryher. It is so warm, cosy and comfortable with a stunning view. We will definitely be returning.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday in a wonderful old house
We stayed in Bryher for only 1 week. Bryher is a wonderful old house in lovely surroundings. The house is well equiped and really comfortable. Out of the window you have a wonderful view to the Seaton marshes. In a few minutes you reach the Natur Reserve with a lot of different birds. There are different little towns close to Colyford. e.g. Beer, Lymes Regis, Seaton, etc. We also visited the big Abbotsbury Swannery and the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth. We drived to Durdle Door as well. Colyford has its own butcher and a little shop. In the Pub Wheelwright Inn you get very good food. On Saturday 28th of September we had the opportunity to go to the 40th Medieval Goose Fayre in Colyford. Stephanie and Martin allowed us to stay longer in Bryher to join the Goose Fayre. We enjoyed very much the Goose Fayre. We had a wonderful week in Bryher. Thank you to Stephanie and Martin for wine, milk and cookies when we arrived. Thank you for allowing us to stay longer in Bryher. We will come back to Bryher and Colyford. Regards, Claudia and Wolfhard
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

christine v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
We really loved the cottage and its surroundings, there is so much to do and see. The comfort and cosiness are top. The shop and post office around the corner are an asset, the quality of the butcher is just great, Stephanie and her husband are really nice, we felt very welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic East Devon holiday
We had a wonderful week, great views from all windows of this characterful cottage. Comfortable beds and proximity to great beaches made for a lovely holiday for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela K., Live in Banbury, Oxfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holiday let
Very welcoming with excellent facilities (beds, bath, washing machine, tv). Lovely garden and view. Photos don’t do it justice. Walking distance to beautiful nature reserve. 10 minutes drive to Lyme Regis. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Great time, would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July Break
We had a wonderful week at Bryher with wonderful weather and such beautiful scenery. The house was well furnished and very comfortable. Excellent location but you do need a car to make exploring that much easier. My Mum came on holiday with us who is visually impaired, and at 81 she found the bath too difficult to access. The property could be enhanced perhaps with a stool and shower curtain for the slightly older person ! Lottie our tibetan terrier also had a fab time and we would not hesitate to return.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Delightful cottage in idyllic location
Very comfortable and immaculate cottage with everything a guest could want or need in a beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Lawrence S.

Nice character cottage
Lovely character cottage with great garden and views. Very well equipped and comfortable. Near to lovely coastal towns of Lyme Regis , Seaton and Sidmouth.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

Beautiful family home
Loved this imaculate, peaceful house with beautiful views. Location was perfect for visiting lots of surrounding areas. Our cockapoo was welcome and he had a great time too! Would most definitely return and recommend to others. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

BJ H.

Perfect place
For the fifth time we stayed at Bryher, a very nice and well equiped cottage. The cottage has a lovely garden with a stunning view. We stayed for ten days and enjoyed every day: having coffee at the Hideaway at Seaton beach, walking to Beer, visiting and lunching at Lyme Regis, doing the four hour walk to the Golden Cap, the Otterton Coast walk to Ladram Bay and visiting the Burrow Farm Gardens at Dalwood. This time we also took the tram from Seaton to Colyton and walked back home. Bryher is a perfect place to stay in a beautifull area and we can recommand it to everybody.

10/10 Excellent

Faith D.

A tranquil spot perfectly situated
Beautiful old property with a gorgeous garden featuring a sea view. Everything we needed was provided, with lots of toys and even a dedicated play room which our toddler adored. The village of Colyford is very pretty and friendly with a post office shop and butchers which is extremely well stocked. We ate at the Wheelwright Inn one evening and enjoyed our meals and the friendly customer service. We hopped on the scenic Seaton tramway as it stopped in Colyford, visited Lyme Regis for its sandy beach and went to Pecorama, which was a great family day out. All of these were very short journeys away - less than 20 minutes by car. We would recommend Brother to anyone and hope to return soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

A cosy haven
The cottage was everything we had hoped for. Bigger if anything, whilst still being homely and cosy. It was very clean with top quality utensils and John Lewis bedding. Stephanie was very discreet and only popped round once at our request (to try and book again for next year). She kindly supplied extra logs/coal because I'd mentioned how much I loved the open fire. We are familiar with the area and the walk-to pubs are very good as is the corner shop/local butchers. A mega friendly store selling good quality local produce, newspapers and Post Office. I have already recommended Bryher to friends and family and would love to go back. we had an absolutely lovely Wedding Anniversary here and the Welcome Pack was very generous too. Thank you. Marie, Jeremy and we Gracie

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Sawer

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We moved to East Devon 28 years ago and have raised our family here. It is a beautiful part of England as the climate is mild and the pace of life is slower. We bought and renovated Bryher 22 years ago and have had guests staying and enjoying the surroundings since then. Many of our guests are repeat visitors who enjoy the opportunity to relax and refresh in a comfortable house.

Why they chose this property

Bryher is situated in a beautiful part of the Jurassic Coast. It looks out over farmland with uninterrupted views along the river Axe to the sea at Seaton. A 5 minute walk will bring you to Seaton wetlands, an area for quiet contemplation and a haven for twitchers where you can ride the tram to Seaton or Colyton. It is easy to get to the seaside towns and 5 beaches in the immediate area and for more culture or shopping then Exeter is just a 40 minute drive.

What makes this property unique

Bryher is conveniently situated close to the sea at Seaton (1 mile away), yet its village location gives easy walking access to the 2 village pubs which offer food. The friendly, well stocked corner shop with deli, post office and butcher's shop supports local farmers offering tasty produce. Seaton also has a gym with daily membership and water sports from the local beaches in the summer months.

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